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February 17, 2016

Why You Should See “Spotlight” and How to Talk to Friends about the Sex Abuse Scandal

Awards season is upon us. One of the standouts among the Best Picture nominees is “Spotlight.”
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Published on February 17, 2016 08:32

Hello, FOMO's: Welcome to the Life-Changing Habit of Saying “No”

My FOMO friends! We say yes to absolutely everything — everything we can and can’t possibly do. We suffer from the complete inability to say “no” — to every request, every opportunity, every social gathering. In short, we live an exhausting existence.
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Published on February 17, 2016 08:27

February 8, 2016

What to Do for Lent: 7 Reasonable Ideas

Catholics all over the world are getting ready for Lent. If you want to do something special for Lent, but haven't decided what yet, here are seven ideas to get you started:
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Published on February 08, 2016 13:24

Lentsanity MEGAGiveaway

Lent is on its way, and our Lentsanity MEGAGiveaway is on! Enter now for your chance to win a sweet Catholic prize pack.
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Published on February 08, 2016 13:01

February 3, 2016

What You or Your Friends Need to Know about Suicidal Thoughts

I want to start this article by saying that most of my friends and family do not know this about me. I’ve kept my story about suicide a secret for a long time. But recently I’ve noticed a growing number of people who suffer like I’ve suffered. I’ve also noticed many people who were not able to make it out of the dark night.

I write this for you. I write this so that you know you are not alone. You are noticed, you are loved and you are wanted in this life.
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Published on February 03, 2016 04:01

February 2, 2016

An Interview with Dr. Sri on Relationships (and a Book Giveaway!)

Kevin Cotter interviewed Dr. Sri on his book, "Men, Women and the Mystery of Love" and we're giving away 10 copies of his new edition!
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Published on February 02, 2016 04:01

January 29, 2016

A Lenten Challenge the Devil will Hate You For

Lent makes me uncomfortable. Every year, I am challenged to ask myself what sins and bad habits I’ve complacently allowed to remain in my life. This also applies to sins of lust.
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Published on January 29, 2016 04:00

January 27, 2016

9 Ways to Use Lent for Mission on Campus

Lent is just around the corner. Just two weeks away, in fact.

This is the perfect time to not only start thinking about what you’re going to give up — but it’s also a good time to plan how you’ll invite other students on your campus to deepen their faith this Lent.
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Published on January 27, 2016 04:04

January 22, 2016

What I Learned from Writing to a Death Row Inmate

For over a year, I had been writing letters to a death row inmate, and touching death row with my letters taught me so much. On the day of the annual March for Life, I hope my experience serves as a reminder that being pro-life is a part of every area of our lives and every issue in our world, not just that of the unborn.
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Published on January 22, 2016 04:03

January 20, 2016

What Catholics are Reading: Young Catholic America

The book Young Catholic America takes a compelling, well-researched, and detailed look at emerging Catholic adults (18-23 years old). So, why should you read this book? Here are just five reasons.
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Published on January 20, 2016 04:02